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About ECICOG's Region

Our region is home to a half million residents and covers 4,400 square miles in Eastern Iowa, including the six counties of Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington.

The region is linked by primary arteries to the nearby (less than 300 miles) metros of Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Omaha, and St. Louis. Access to markets is provided by the highway system and an extensive system of secondary roads, as well as by six freight rail carriers, one commercial airport, and eight additional airports with varied federal classifications.

The region is characterized by two urban areas with numerous small towns and rural countryside. In addition to the seven counties, the region includes 72 municipalities and 30 public school districts. The region’s largest municipalities are Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, located in central Linn County and Johnson County, respectively.
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Our Regional Vision

ECICOG, partnering with other regional organizations, completed a Regional Vision Strategy which also serves as the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the Economic Development District (EDD). 
The EDD encompases 7 counties: Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Linn, Johnson, Jones, and Washington Counties. 
Regional Vision Website
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Regional Visioning Scorecard

Curious about ICR stacks up against other regions? ECICOG worked with the Regional Visioning Strategy Committee to help create the 2019 Regional Visioning Scorecard. The scorecard compares our six county region with seven similar regions throughout the country on twelve different measures. The scorecard also highlights accomplishments since the Regional Vision was completed in 2018. ​Click here to see the score card.
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700 16th St. NE Suite 301
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319-365-9941
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Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 and other nondiscrimination authorities, it is the policy of the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) that discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or income status shall not occur in connection with any of its programs or activities. For more information on Title VI, or to file a complaint please see the Title VI section here. 
  • About
    • Announcements
    • Employment
  • Our Region
  • Services
    • Facilitation
    • Grant Writing & Administration
    • Project Funding & Management
    • Data Analysis & Mapping
    • Planning & Technical Assistance
  • Program Areas
    • Business Loans >
      • Business and COVID Recovery Loans
      • Cedar Rapids Loan
      • Czech Village/NewBo Loan
      • Cedar Rapids MICRO Loan
      • MedQ Loan
      • Marion Loan
      • Swisher Loan
    • Community Development
    • Environmental Services >
      • Belle Plaine Organics Management Pilot Program
    • Housing >
      • East Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund
      • Housing Fund for Linn County
      • PATCH Program
      • Home Buyers Assistance
    • Transportation
    • Economic Development
  • Documents
  • Funding
  • Contact Us